Haven Pregnancy Support

10/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day💐
May we share hope, show love and give someone a listening ear where needed or a hug 💚

06/05/2026

Mother’s Day is approaching, and for many women who have experienced the loss of a baby or child, as well as those who have lost a mother or mother figure, this day can be complicated and painful.

You may feel a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, feelings of being forgotten or unseen, loneliness, or hurt. Your grief is deeply personal, and how you choose to navigate Mother’s Day is entirely up to you.

I have gathered some tips to help you consider what you want and what might work best for you on this day. If you have any helpful ideas to share, please feel free to add them in the comments.

Take care of yourself and be gentle during this time.

Marina ❤
Service Manager for Haven Pregnancy Support

If you are struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via private messenger or email at info@havenpregnancysupport.org.nz.

03/05/2026

Did you know that around 80% of child car seats aren't installed or used correctly?

During Road Safety Week, Whānau Āwhina Plunket is working with Baby Bunting NZ to bring free car seat installations in Auckland and Christchurch. See below for more info.

Did you know that around 80% of child car seats aren't installed or used correctly?

During Road Safety Week, we're working with Baby Bunting NZ to bring free car seat installations in Auckland and Christchurch. Our trained technicians will check or install your child’s car seat, walk you through any adjustments and make sure everything is fitted correctly for their age and stage - and your peace of mind. 💜

Safer rides start with correctly installed car seats, and we're here to help with our friends at Baby Bunting. 🚗

28/04/2026

As women, we so often find ourselves caring for everyone else—giving our time, energy, and attention—yet rarely pausing to tend to our own wellbeing. Windsor Park Baptist Church is running a Woven event this Friday called Well Within, which is an invitation to do just that.

Together, we'll explore the impact our hormones play on our physical and mental well-being, plus tips on how to self-regulate.

Friday, May 1st, 7pm at The Eatery. Tickets are $25 per person, drinks, treats and goodie bags included.

You’re welcome to come on your own or bring the women in your world along with you. Register your spot here: https://www.windsorpark.org.nz/event/woven-well-within

05/04/2026

This is a good start and long awaited for those that have experienced babyloss❤️👣

Every year in New Zealand about 700 to 900 families lose baby during pregnancy or in the first year after birth.

11/03/2026

We are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Sarah in an accident yesterday. Sarah was the Manager of Windsor Park Life Care Trust, which oversees Haven Pregnancy Support.

She was not only our colleague but a dear friend. A beautiful person who will be deeply missed by many. We continue to uphold her family in our thoughts and prayers.

We understand that many in our church family and the wider community are grieving today. For anyone who would like to gather with others, the Windsor Park Baptist Auditorium will be open tonight (Thursday) at 7 PM for a quiet time of reflection and prayer. You are warmly invited to come, sit, pray, and be together.

Marina and Team❤️

23/02/2026

We are here for you❤

Haven Pregnancy Support is a compassionate and non-judgmental space where individuals are heard and supported. We empower mothers and families throughout their pregnancies and beyond.

Our team is ready to answer all your questions, connect you with the right local resources and information, and walk alongside you as you navigate this challenging time.

No matter where you are in your pregnancy, whether you're navigating newborn parenting, experiencing baby loss, or struggling with post-abortion grief and regret, we are here to help you.

Connect with us today!
info@havenpregnancysupport.org.nz or via our website www.havenpregnancysupport.org.nz
All our services are confidential and free of charge.

16/02/2026

We enjoy networking with other amazing organisations that are doing wonderful work in their communities. Each week, we provide baby bundles to the families we support, thanks to generous donations of baby clothes and gear. This initiative also allows us to share essential items with other organisations in need. Recently, a large bundle was sent to Littlemore, which supports families at Middlemore Hospital with the assistance they require.

May we continue to help and encourage one another, which overflows to making a positive difference in our families' lives.

09/02/2026

It’s been a busy but rewarding start to the year. A baby has been born, baby bundles have been distributed, and meals, along with beautiful flowers from the Windsor Park Baptist Church community garden, have been shared. The Living in Colour program is full and has started off well.

"Kindness is the connection that links us all together and strengthens the bonds within our communities, neighbourhoods, and families."

12/01/2026

Haven is officially open, and we look forward to serving you in 2026! Our first course for the year:

Buttons Project and Haven Pregnancy Support have partnered to offer the Living in Colour healing and recovery program for women who have experienced abortion, taking place on the North Shore, Auckland.

Abortion-related grief is often a taboo subject, making it challenging to process the emotional impact it can have and difficult to find closure. This unresolved loss can manifest in various ways, including depression, anger, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and substance abuse. Sometimes, its effects may not become apparent until many years later.

Living in Colour has been used successfully in many countries around the world. It gently helps you process what was happening for you at the time, who was involved and the emotional impact of the decision. The final chapter of it celebrates the process of emerging from the “grey zone” of unresolved loss into a life of greater colour and freedom.

This 8-week program runs on Monday evenings, starting on February 2nd and ending on March 30th, 2026, with a one-week break on March 9th. The sessions take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

For more info and to register your interest, please go to https://www.havenpregnancysupport.org.nz/events/living-in-colour

21/12/2025

Kia Ora,

Christmas is here, and Haven Pregnancy Support will be closed from 24th December until Monday, 12th January. Ready for the year ahead.

However, we know that Christmas holidays can be stressful and overwhelming, so please stay safe and reach out for help if you need to. Please find below some links that you may find helpful:

Shine making homes violence free. https://www.2shine.org.nz/
24/7 call 0508 744 633, or chat online. Immediate danger? Call 111, if unsafe to speak push 55

Family violence information line
https://www.areyouok.org.nz/| 0800 456 450

Call 0800 933 922 for parenting help

Plunket line – 0800 933 922 A toll-free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. . Calls are free from cell phones.

Family Services 211 Helpline – 0800 211 211
for help finding (and direct transfer to) community-based health and social support services in your area.
https://www.familyservices.govt.nz/directory/

You can call or text 1737 for free 24/7.
1737 – Need to Talk? https://1737.org.nz
This is a free service for people feeling down, anxious, a bit overwhelmed or just need to chat to someone.

Lifeline Aotearoa 0800 543 354 https://www.lifeline.org.nz/
24/7 helpline for people in crisis who need support around wellbeing and safety.

Youthline https://www.youthline.co.nz/
Free call 0800 376 633 | Free text 234
Youthline is a "with youth, for youth" organisation that supports young people throughout Aotearoa.

call Healthline free on 0800 611 116
For general health advice and information

Emergency 111
Police/Fire/Ambulance

We wish you all the very best over the holidays and look forward to engaging with you in the new year.
Take care and stay safe,

God bless,
Marina
Service Manager
Haven Pregnancy Support